Madeleine’s parents to meet Pope on tour

THE parents of missing Madeleine McCann will go to Rome to meet the Pope in a visit designed to offer them support and raise awareness of their daughter’s plight.

The final arrangements are being put in place, and barring any last-minute hitches, Kate and Gerry McCann expect to meet the pontiff tomorrow.

Ms McCann is a devout Catholic and the couple have leaned heavily on their faith throughout the last three-and-a-half weeks, attending church regularly and visiting Portugal’s holiest shrine.